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Black Diamond Kilowatt Ski
I'm looking at buying these as my goto skis for about 90%...
By Michael_L
Ranked #811 - Telemark Skis and Alpine Touring Skis
October 18, 2009
I'm looking at buying these as my goto skis for about 90% Resort / 10% Sidecountry ... I would mount these with Marker Baron ... I'm an intermediate skier 5' 9" and 150lbs... I was wondering if I should go with a 165 or 175? It will be skied in Continental snowpack. Is it a good choice? any other suggestion ? Maybe something like a BD Havoc (165/175) or G3 Spitfire (170) might be better suited ?... Thanks !!!!
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Gabe Westheimer
Ranked #48 - Telemark Skis and Alpine Touring Skis
October 21, 2009
i would go with the 175s and go with the Kilowatts. if you do that will be a sweet sweet setup. the 95mm underfoot will provide the float that you need, and the sidcut will allow you to carve the sweet turns down the slopes. IF you go with a shorter ski i don't think you will be happy at higher speeds.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Length:
- 155 cm, 165 cm, 175 cm, 185 cm
- Dimensions:
- [155 cm] 121 / 95 / 109 mm; [165 cm] 123 / 95 / 111 mm; [175 cm] 125 / 95 / 113 mm; [185 cm] 127 / 95 / 115 mm
- Turn Radius:
- (155cm) 18.5 m, (165cm) 20.5 m, (175cm) 22.5 m, (185cm) 24.5 m
- Construction:
- Torsion Box Formula One
- Core:
- poplar
- Base:
- sintered
- Tail:
- raised
- Weight:
- (Pair - 185cm) 8 lb 6 oz
- Recommended Use:
- Backcountry skiing, telemark skiing
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 year
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